Forensic Chemistry

Papers
(The median citation count of Forensic Chemistry is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Optimization and validation of the fast blue BB (FBBB) screening test for the detection of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) in oral fluid37
A rapid and accurate liquid chromatographic method for hemp compliance testing28
Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles26
Impact of surface roughness on the deposition of saliva and fingerprint residue on non-porous substrates24
Ionic liquids as stationary phases for the gas chromatographic separation of fentanyl analogues23
Isotope fractionation during the synthesis of MDMA.HCl from helional22
Monitoring the solid-state VIS profiles of degrading bloodstains22
Structural characterization of nitazene analogs using electron ionization-mass spectrometry (EI-MS)19
Assessment of opioid surrogates for colorimetric testing (Part I)18
Use of optimized 1H selTOCSY for identification and individualization of petrol samples from fire debris18
Forensic implications of novel synthesis of cathinone derivatives by Neber and modified Neber rearrangements17
Outside Front Cover17
Development and validation of a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method for the analysis of 53 benzodiazepines in illicit drug samples17
Assessment of the similarity between in-source collision-induced dissociation (IS-CID) fragment ion spectra and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) product ion spectra for seized drug identifications17
A template for the validation of DART-MS for qualitative seized drugs analysis16
Ante- and post-mortem human volatiles for disaster search and rescue16
Evaluation of the performance of modern X-ray fluorescence spectrometry systems for the forensic analysis of glass16
Forensic analysis of cigarette filter using non-destructive ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods15
Outside Front Cover14
Potential of direct immersion solid-phase microextraction to characterize dissolved volatile organic compounds released by submerged decaying rat cadavers14
Corrigendum to “Developing a comprehensive analytical protocol for forensic sexual lubricant analysis – Part 1: Implementing a sexual lubricant database for forensic casework” [For. Chem. 27 (2022) 1014
Flammable liquids in non-flammable products as potential interferences in the determination of ignitable liquid residues in fire debris14
Review: Headspace components of explosives for canine non-detonable training aid development13
Calculation of likelihood ratios in forensic glass comparisons; introduction to a R code and Shiny app applied to existing background glass elemental databases13
Evaluation of the incorporation of µ-XRF SDD systems in analytical workflows of black electrical tapes13
An interlaboratory study to evaluate the forensic analysis and interpretation of glass evidence13
Forensic interlaboratory evaluations of a systematic method for examining, documenting, and interpreting duct tape physical fits13
Fast & fluorinated – Development and validation of a rapid benchtop NMR approach and other routine screening methods for the detection and quantification of synthesized fluorofentanyl derivatives13
Investigating the effect of substitution location on fentanyl analog identification for methyl-substituted fentanyl analogs using GC-EI-MS12
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XI: In situ identification of perylene pigments—Analysis of Perylene Maroon (C.I. Pigment Red 179) and alumina-based red pearlescent pi12
Determination of Δ9-THC, THCA, Δ8-THC, and total Δ9-THC in 53 smokable hemp plant products by liquid chromatography and photodiode array detection12
Analyst and machine learning opinions in fire debris analysis12
Forensic analysis of nail polish traces on different substrates using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and chemometric methods12
Physical (trace) evidence casework including web scraping on demand11
Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles11
Chemical decontamination of methamphetamine and ephedrine using Fe-TAML catalysed hydrogen peroxide oxidation11
Spectroscopy and chemometrics for differentiation of sex in human head hair fibers11
The differentiation of synthetic cathinone isomers using GC-EI-MS and multivariate analysis11
Validation of a feature-based likelihood ratio method for the SAILR software. Part II: Elemental compositional data for comparison of glass samples11
Determination and quantification of capsaicin-type compounds in forensic samples by UHPLC-HRMS: The case of Corinaldo11
Identification of volatile components in the headspace of pharmaceutical-grade fentanyl10
Analyzing the color of forensic textile using smartphone-based machine vision10
Outside Front Cover10
Determining extent and distribution of methamphetamine in cars: Air vs. surface vs. fabrics10
Evaluation of organic and inorganic gunshot residues in various populations using LC-MS/MS10
A new “tailor-made” protocol for operational latent fingermarks’ development on unfired ammunition10
Interpretation and report writing in forensic comparisons of paint evidence: An interlaboratory exercise10
Influence of soil type on chemiresistive detection of buried ANFO10
Evidence-based evaluation of the analytical schemes in ASTM E2329-17 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs for methamphetamine samples10
Modification of screen-printed electrodes using gold nanostructures for SERS detection of low explosives10
Synthesis, characterisation, detection and quantification of a novel hexyl-substituted synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist: (S)-N-(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-hexyl-1H-indazole-3-carbox9
Application of bioluminescence assay to assess PCR carryover contamination in forensic DNA laboratories9
Differentiation of chloromethcathinone (CMC) isomers: The new kid on the block after methylmethcathinone (MMC) control in the Netherlands9
Detection of fentanyl and derivatives using a lateral flow immunoassay9
Optimization of gas chromatography/vacuum ultraviolet (GC/VUV) spectroscopy for explosive compounds and application to post-blast debris9
Instrumental color determination of local soils and its variation with elemental profiles9
On-site detection and laboratory verification of the presence of nerve agent biomarkers using dried blood spots8
On the textile fibre’s analysis for forensics, utilizing FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning methods8
Finding evidence at a crime scene: Sensitive determination of benzodiazepine residues in drink and food paraphernalia by HPLC-HRMS/MS8
A survey of soil elemental variability in Singapore parks for forensic purposes8
A validated method for the analysis of sugars and sugar alcohols related to explosives via liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) with post-column addition8
Stability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in contaminated fingermarks probed by Raman Spectroscopy: Effect of temperature and time since deposition8
All equal in the face of death! – Characterization of the volatile cadaveric compounds of fresh stage human corpses8
Chemical composition effect on latent print development using black fingerprint powders8
Carbon isotope evaluation of the claims in MillerCoors vs Anheuser-Busch8
Application of GC–MS retention index in forensic routine8
Functionalization of pyrrole derivatives as a way to improve their solubility in aqueous medium for applying in latent fingerprints development7
Fresh vs. frozen human decomposition – A preliminary investigation of lipid degradation products as biomarkers of post-mortem interval7
Hydrocarbon retention on activated carbon: Preservation of fire debris evidence7
Assessment of two benzylation strategies for the analysis of nerve-agent derived ethyl- and pinacolyl methyl phosphonic acids in sandy loam soil by GC–MS7
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. XII: Analysis of perylene pigments—In situ identification of Perylene Bordeaux (C.I. Pigment Violet 29)7
The potential of direct analysis in real time as a forensic tool for carfentanil profiling7
Low-frequency Raman spectrum of methamphetamine hydrochloride and its alterations induced by impurities7
Outside Front Cover7
TATP: Preparation, characterisation and first tests of canine training aids7
Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles7
Recovery and detection of ignitable liquid residues from the substrates by solid phase microextraction – direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry7
Dried urine spot and dried blood spot sample collection for rapid and sensitive monitoring of exposure to ricin and abrin by LC–MS/MS analysis of ricinine and l-abrine6
A survey of novel MDA and MDMA precursors by isotope ratio mass spectrometry6
Outside Front Cover6
Analysis of seven selected antidepressant drugs in post–mortem samples using fabric phase sorptive extraction followed by high performance liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection6
Degradation of immediate precursors of fentanyl and fentalogs6
The isotopic compositions of hexamine solid fuel tablets used to manufacture hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD) explosive6
Depth-resolved elemental and molecular analysis of polymeric multilayers with EI-MS and ICP-OES using chemometric evaluation6
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabiphorol: Identification and quantification in recreational products6
Nitrate ester derivatization for the generation of structurally informative ions via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry6
A preliminary study on the persistence of condom lubricants in the vaginal matrix5
Decision theory and linear sequential unmasking in forensic fire debris analysis: A proposed workflow5
Validation of a rapid GC–MS method for forensic seized drug screening applications5
Assessment of opioid surrogates for spectroscopic testing (Part III)5
Assessment of performance rates on the elemental comparison of small and irregular glass fragments using µ-XRF and LIBS5
The scientific controversy on the conversion of CBD into THC in the human stomach: Molecular modelling and experimental results compared5
Direct and selective alkylation of indazole-3-carboxylic acid for the preparation of synthetic cannabinoids and metabolites5
Outside Front Cover5
Utility of gas chromatography infrared spectroscopy (GC-IR) for the differentiation of positional isomers of fentanyl related substances5
Outside Front Cover5
Surgical mask as an alternative sampling site for gunshot residue analysis5
Analysis of the Cross-Contamination of explosive canine training aids during manufacturing and storage5
Cannabis – A state of the art about the millenary plant: Part I5
Validated method for the analysis of 22 illicit drugs and their metabolites via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in illicit drug samples collected in Chicago, IL5
Outside Front Cover5
Spectral trends in GC-EI-MS data obtained from the SWGDRUG mass spectral library and literature: A resource for the identification of unknown compounds5
Investigating the combined capability of confocal Raman microscopy and direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (DART-MS) for the analysis of intact explosives5
A survey of amphetamine type stimulant nitrogen sources by isotope ratio mass spectrometry5
Outside Front Cover5
The importance of wavelength selection in on-scene identification of drugs of abuse with portable near-infrared spectroscopy5
Non-targeted detection of cathinones by high-resolution mass spectrometry based on their fragmentation pattern prediction. Application to pyrrolidine analogues in a hair case of PV85
Differentiation and verification of monoclonal antibody therapeutics by integrating accurate mass analyses at intact, subunit and subdomain levels for forensic investigation4
Commonly available, everyday materials as non-conventional powders for the visualization of latent fingerprints4
Infrared spectra of North American automobile original finishes. X: Analysis of perylene pigments—In situ identification of Perylene Red Y (C.I. Pigment Red 224) and mica-based red pearlescent pigment4
Study of 25R-NBOHs (R = Br, Cl, Et, I): Thermal stability investigation and presumptive identification by SCXRD and PXRD data4
Assessment of measurement uncertainty using longitudinal calibration data in the forensic context4
DART-HRMS as a triage approach for the rapid analysis of cannabinoid-infused edible matrices, personal-care products and Cannabis sativa hemp plant material4
Assessment of MDMA tablet and capsule dosages from seizures in Queensland, Australia4
Evaluation of capillary microextraction of volatiles (CMV) coupled to a person-portable gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC–MS) for the analysis of gasoline residues4
Improved colorimetric detection of 2,4,6‑trinitrotoluene through γ-cyclodextrin complexation4
Headspace analysis of ammonium nitrate variants and the effects of differing vapor profiles on canine detection4
Outside Front Cover4
Classification of ground-truth fire debris samples using artificial neural networks4
Analysis of non-hazardous canine training aids for triacetone triperoxide (TATP)4
Targeted fentanyl screening utilizing electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) applied to authentic seized drug casework samples4
Development and application of ion chromatography for analyzing explosive residues in criminal Investigations: A study of ions in ATM and residues from emulsion and pipe bomb explosions4
Study on electron ionization-mass spectrometry characteristic fragments and cleavage patterns of fentanyl-type new psychoactive substances4
The use of portable separation devices for forensic analysis: A review of recent literature4
Differentiation of hemp from marijuana using a qualitative decision-point assay4
The influence of water of crystallization in NIR-based MDMA·HCl detection4
Outside Front Cover4
A comparative analysis of different hair matrixes and matrix reference materials for quantitative hair analysis in drug tests4
The persistence of moisturizer products on human skin in relation to sexual assault investigations4
Erratum regarding missing Declaration of competing interest statements in previously published articles4
Machine learning model for detecting fentanyl analogs from mass spectra3
Cannabinomics studies – A review from colorimetric tests to modern analytical techniques: Part II3
Separation and identification of the synthetic cathinone isomers dipentylone and N-ethylpentylone using chromatographic and mass spectral characteristics3
Synthesis and analytical differentiation of a novel synthetic cathinone 1-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)butan-1-one (5-PPDI) and its regioisomers3
Development and evaluation of a nontargeted electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (EC-SERS) screening method applied to forensic seized drug casework samples3
Analysis of heavy metals content in commercially available kratom products in Richmond, Virginia3
Differentiation between hemp-type and marijuana-type cannabis using the Fast Blue BB colorimetric test3
Storage and decomposition of pure and clandestine recipes of peroxide explosives3
Estimating blood volume on dried blood spots3
Automatic detection and classification of ignitable liquids from GC–MS data of casework samples in forensic fire-debris analysis3
Investigating the capability of UA-DLLME and DART-HRMS in the analysis of benzodiazepines in whole human blood3
Effect of environmental conditions on the performance of fentanyl field detection tests3
Prevalence of opioid glucuronides in human hair3
A naked-eye colorimetric assay for highly sensitive detection of CL-20 explosive3
Evaluation of non-detonable canine training aids for explosives by headspace analysis and canine testing3
Analytical Methods for Herbal Products Containing Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Review3
Transfer, persistence, contamination and background levels of inorganic gunshot residues3
Using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and DD-SIMCA for ecstasy profiling3
Response to commentary on “Transfer and persistence studies of inorganic and organic gunshot residues using synthetic skin membranes Forensic Chemistry 34 (2023) 10498”3
Survey of gunshot residue prevalence on the hands of individuals from various population groups in and outside Europe3
Raman spectroscopy for the identification of body fluid traces: Semen and vaginal fluid mixture3
Screening unknown novel psychoactive substances using GC–MS based machine learning3
Water we waiting for? Evaluating a greener, safer, more cost-effective strategy for applying 1,2-indanedione to fingermarks on paper3
Potential of high-resolution mass spectrometry for identification and structural elucidation of scopolamine metabolomic biomarkers in a confirmed case of Brugmansia intoxication. Specially application3
Forensic characterization of spontaneous acetone peroxide formation from consumer-aged 2-propanol3
An analytical platform for near real-time drug landscape monitoring using paraphernalia residues3
Outside Front Cover3
The FIRMS Network: An update from the outgoing Chair3
Two AIE-actives difluoroboron compounds containing 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl group for latent fingerprints detection3
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